BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Company Overview

FUJI OIL (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. is a world-leading manufacturer specializing in specialty edible oils and fats.

Job Summary

Drive business growth by identifying and developing new opportunities, leading strategic partnerships, and coordinating cross-functional initiatives in a multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve company objectives
• Identify new markets, business opportunities, and strategic partnerships to support growth
• Build and sustain strong relationships with customers, partners, and key stakeholders to enhance business outcomes
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and customer needs for strategic decision-making
• Create business proposals, presentations, and commercial plans to support new initiatives
• Collaborate with Headquarters and internal teams to coordinate business development activities and strategic projects
• Lead commercial negotiations and discussions with customers and business partners to secure agreements
• Monitor market developments and deliver regular business and market updates to Management
• Participate in customer visits, business meetings, exhibitions, and other business development events to promote company interests
• Prepare sales forecasts, business reports, and management presentations to inform strategic planning
• Execute additional duties as assigned by Management to support business objectives

Required competencies and certifications

• Proficient in spoken and written Japanese at JLPT N1 level to communicate with Japan HQ and translate documents between Japanese and English
• Proven experience in developing new business opportunities and managing strategic customer relationships
• Strong business acumen demonstrated through effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management in a multinational environment
• Skilled in market analysis, business planning, and commercial strategy development
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Willingness to travel for business as required

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, International Business, or related discipline
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in business development, strategic sales, account management, or commercial management
• Experience working in a multinational or international business environment